U.S. Allies Going Big on Defense against China, Taiwan Pres. Vows 5% of GDP | China in Focus

U.S. Allies Going Big on Defense against China, Taiwan Pres. Vows 5% of GDP | China in Focus

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Taiwan is raising its military budget to more than 3 percent of GDP, with officials already eyeing an even bigger jump in the years ahead. The move follows President Donald Trump's call for stronger alliances and deterrence.


Members of the free world are responding to Trump's deterrence call. Across the Indo-Pacific, key allies and partners are boosting their defense budgets. We break it down.


How close are we to a war over Taiwan? We spoke with an expert who explains why the West may need to prepare.


The Philippines and Australia are joining forces in a new defense pact. The deal boosts military cooperation between the two key U.S. allies and counters growing threats from communist China.


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